Английский язык. Проверь себя. Итоговые тесты повышенной сложности. Пособие для подготовки к централизованному тестированию

Выберите ответную реплику, подходящуюпосмыслукпредложенной реплике-стимулу. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A33. He is looking for a job to pay for his college course.

Выберите реплику-стимул, подходящую по смыслу к предложенной ответной реплике. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A34. Well, it’s a change. I’m earning some coins too.

1)Do you enjoy your part-time job?

2)Have you had a good rest?

3)Why are you here?

4)What’s the matter, huh?

Прочитайте вопрос. Выберите один из вариантов ответа. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A35. Which is the appropriate set of papers one needs for job hunting?

1)resume, application, cover letter, reference.

2)resolution, declaration, letter of complaint, essay.

3)regulations, appeal, reference, dictionary.

4)essay, compulsory reading list, questionaire, test.

Прочитайте текст и выберите вариант ответа, соответствующий содержанию прочитанного текста. Укажите выбранный вариант.

I. According to one National Union of Students survey, four out of ten students attending universities in the UK had a job during termtime. With more tuition fees and other additional costs, it seems reasonable to assume that this figure is increasing. The students we talked to confirmed that this is the case.

II. For many of the students we interviewed, the idea of a part-time job on top of their full-time studies is no longer an option, but a necessity. At the same time, some of them said that their universities offer little help regarding employment or simply advise students against having a job. They expect students to be working on their degrees and nothing else.

III. Most students are employed in part-time or temporary jobs and, as a result of this, don’t have job security and don’t qualify for sick leave or holiday pay. Most students are hired in place of regular workers, but are generally paid less than them. Some students don’t actually work for pay, but do jobs in exchange for lower rent and/or meals.

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IV. With the exception of those able to find jobs inside their universities, the majority of students have jobs at night or during the weekend. One student reported that, apart from working, her weekends were spent sleeping because she was generally too tired to do anything else. Another student said that she works 22 hours a week in addition to her 20 weekly hours of lectures: “I wouldn’t say it has had any effect academically, but it means I can’t go out much”.

V. According to the NUS employment study, more than 10 per cent of students had missed lectures or failed to submit work because of job commitments. For those with term-time jobs, 30 per cent had missed lectures, while 20 per cent had not handed in assignments. It seems almost inevitable that, due to financial pressures, the university experience will change. Increased costs in education together with pressures to succeed in a competitive world are defining the circumstances in which today’s students struggle to complete their degrees. Student life really does involve a lot more work these days.

A36. The article mainly discusses the problem of

1)student part-time employment.

2)student long-term projects.

3)student term-time assignments.

A37. The author implies that students seek part-time jobs due to the fact that

1)educational costs are growing.

2)college workload is decreasing.

3)students are less motivated to study.

A38. According to the article, university tutors find part-time jobs

1)a welcome change.

2)a realistic choice.

3)a bad idea.

A39. For university students, part-time jobs seem to have

1)many undersides.

2)many advantages.

3)lots of benefits.

Определите, в каком значении слово употреблено в тексте. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A40. on top of (II)

1)above the rest.

2)in addition to.

3)in spite of.

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A41. job commitments (V)

1)being preoccupied with a job.

2)necessity to fulfill job responsibilities.

3)feelings of commitment to the employer.

Выберите правильный вариант перевода в соответствии с содержанием текста. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A42. The students we talked to confirmed that this is the case (I).

1)Студенты, с кем мы проводили беседу, сказали, что дело в

этом.

2)Студенты, с которыми мы беседовали, подтвердили, что так оно и есть.

3)Тестуденты, скеммыпроводилибеседы, сообщили, чтодело обстоит так.

Прочитайте текст. Подберите заголовок к каждому абзацу в соответствии с его содержанием.

(A43)___As much as you’d like to be earning some money, the idea of job-hunting can be pretty intimidating. If you’re feeling shy and lacking confidence about getting out there and talking to employers, you are far from alone, according to many career counselors. “Many of the students I counsel are so nervous during an interview that they come across as a bit withdrawn, which may translate into lacking self-con- fidence or lacking interest and enthusiasm for the position,” observes Lisette Ruiz, a career counselor.

(A44)___Before you even start the job-hunting process, take some time to put yourself under the microscope. The more self-aware you are, the more comfortable and confident you will be in job interviews. Ruiz suggests making a list of your strengths and abilities. Make another list of your achievements. Teen girls in particular may need to work on building confidence. “My experience with teenage girls, including a daughter, is that they tend to be very shy – or painfully modest – about their achievements”, says Phil Hey, director of career services at Briar Cliff University. “Nobody expects a teenage girl to have started a mil- lion-dollar company or won a world championship, but even ‘ordinary’ achievements show good performance and other career values”, Hey notes.

(A45)___You also should be aware of the job you’ll be interviewing for. Maureen Crawford Hentz, who hires teens for specific jobs at the New England Aquarium, likes to test applicants’ interview preparation.

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“If an applicant comes in to interview for an Aquarium Guide position and tells me that she thinks she will be feeding the animals and ‘stuff’, I know that she has not read the job description”, Hentz says.

(A46)___ “The primary concerns for most employers talking to teens are these: Will you be here as scheduled? If we are willing to teach you, are you willing to learn?” says Gale Montgomery, former career services coordinator at Simpson College. “With this in mind, I encourage teens to respond to the questions with frequent reassurances of reliability and capabilities to learn quickly, but with a willingness to ask questions for clarity”. Recent grad-school graduate Jeanie Collins notes that the interviewer is not out to get you. “The interviewer is looking for a person with ordinary qualifications who has the attitude to do an extraordinary job”, Collins observes.

(A47)___It’s a well-known fact most teen jobs pay minimum wage. You should certainly be aware of what the current minimum wage is so you’re not surprised and so you don’t ask for less than minimum wage. If the situation seems right, you could even consider asking for more, as Trinity Hundredmark, a law student, did as a teen. “One thing I learned on my interview at a local retail store was to ask for more than I thought I was going to get”, Hundredmark recalls. “Everyone had told me that I was going to get minimum wage because of my age no matter what I did. I threw caution to the wind and decided to ask for more, telling my interviewer that the store could hire someone at minimum wage, or they could take me for a little more money, but much better work. The manager chose me, even at the higher price. Don’t underestimate your worth”.

(A48)___Know what hours you can work, and prepare to be flexible. Consider school, homework, extracurricular activities, sports – anything that takes up your time. Be able to clearly articulate to the employer the hours you are available to work. If the employer needs more availability, and you really want the job, consider giving up a nonessential activity.

Подберите заголовки A43–A45 из предложенных (1–4). Один заголовок является лишним.

1)Career Counseling.

2)Lacking Self-confidence.

3)Know the Target Job.

4)Know Yourself.

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Подберите заголовки A46–A48 из предложенных (1–4). Один заголовок является лишним.

1)What Employers are Looking for.

2)What Employers Want to Hear.

3)Arranging the Schedule.

4)Expectations Realistic.

Часть

Прочитайтетекст(В1–В4). Выберитеподходящеепосмыслу слово из предложенных и запишите его в той форме, в которой оно должно стоять в предложении. Помните, что каждое слово может быть использовано только один раз и что заданную форму слова необходимо изменить.

REDUNDANCY, OPTION, CONSCIENCE, NATION

My name is Erica. Although I did quite well at school I decided not to go to the university. I (B1) … for making money instead. That was my first mistake, but I didn’t know it at the time. I applied for a job with a major (B2) … company and got it! I was now Assistant Marketing Manager. For the first three years I earned very little money, but I worked (B3) … . As a result I was promoted. My dream was to become Managing Director. That was my second mistake. The company closed down and I was made (B4) … . Now I wish I had chosen university studies.

Прочитайтетекст(В5–В6). Выпишитеподвалишнихслова из каждого предложения в порядке их предъявления в тексте.

B5. One of my most embarrassing moments happened when ever I went for an interview for my first job in a big great hotel.

B6. I drove it there and because of the traffic and the difficulty of finding for the hotel I was slightly late.

Прочитайте текст. Заполните каждый из пропусков только одним словом, подходящим по смыслу.

Last week I made up my mind to paint my bedroom while my (B7) … were out for the day. As a rule, my parents have the (B8) … done by a local firm. But I (B9) … I could (B10) … them some money. Yet I never expected the job to be so very complicated!

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Переведите на английский язык фрагмент предложения, данный в скобках.

B11. I was just a beginner in this job and felt (неловко) at first.

B12. (Любой) employer wants qualified workers, so the labour market situation is rather tough for the young.

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Test 10 PREPARING FOR A PROFESSION

Часть

К каждому заданию даны варианты ответов, из которых только один является верным. Выберите правильный ответ из четырех предложенных.

Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа.

Mikoshi Endo (A1)… the Japanese fish and rice delicacy known as sushi for thirteen years. Yet he (A2) … to make it clear that he is still very much a beginner. In fact Endo is quite adamant about it, although he (A3) … head sushi chef at one of London’s leading Japanese restaurants for an impressive length of time. Endo (A4) … from a hardworking family in Yokohama and is a third generation sushi chef. Although as a child he (A5) … to follow in his father’s footsteps, he (A6) … always … to continue the family tradition. Yet he (A7) … what to do. The way you learn in Japan is to watch. Some chefs (A8) … three years washing sushi rice while at the same time watching their masters at work. It (A9) … a lot of concentration to keep an eye on Endo’s hands as he (A10) … sushi. His movements are as quick as lightning and as light as butterfly wings. According to the famous chef the art of making sushi can’t be explained, it has to be mastered.

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Прочитайте текст. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа.

Do you want to be an author? I have just heard about (A11) … weekend writing course that sounds perfect. It is at (A12) … Hanbury Hall, a lovely old country house where you can stay for the weekend. It is quite convenient as you can easily get there by train. They have seminars (A13) … a variety of different subjects, all connected (A14) … literature. There will be talks by well–known authors and you can have (A15) … private class with one if you pay extra. They give you a list of books you are to read before the seminar and also ask you to write (A16) … 1000-word book review. You can pick the book (A17) … the list and you even get a signed copy of the book (A18) … the end of the course. The price includes bed, breakfast and dinner. As you are a student you can get a discount (A19) … the price of the course. If you are interested call (A20) … number below and request for more details.

Прочитайте предложения. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа.

A21. Statistics … that most young people choose a place to study not

A22. It’s time to get down to training your skills. Why do you look so …?

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Укажите номер подчеркнутого фрагмента, в котором допущена ошибка.

A23. These days there are special service centers helping young

1 2

people to choose a career. I wish there had been more of them!

3 4

A24. Asking friends and family for advice is not always the best way

Прочитайте текст, выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Укажите выбранный вариант.

I am really enjoying my new job. As far as my duties go it’s a bit of a (A27)…, but I don’t mind it. All of (A28) … people I work with are friendly and I haven’t had (A29) … problems so far. I don’t mind (A30) … what to do since I am only a beginner. The best part of it is that I get paid (A31) … two weeks instead of waiting (A32) … month between pay days in my last job.

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Выберите ответную реплику, подходящуюпосмыслукпредложенной реплике-стимулу. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A33. I think personality plays a crucial role in choosing a career.

Выберите реплику-стимул, подходящую по смыслу к предложенной ответной реплике. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A34. No objections.

1)So, would you like to do mental or manual work?

2)Some tests will help you decide. Why not try them?

3)Sorry, I don’t want to impose my opinion on you.

4)Do you know something? It’s really clever of you!

Прочитайте вопрос. Выберите один из вариантов ответа. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A35. His first job was door-to-door selling of bottled vegetables. Which US-based company bears his original name?

Прочитайте текст и выберите вариант ответа, соответствующий содержанию прочитанного текста. Укажите выбранный вариант.

I. Scientists have shown that girls are born much better talkers than boys. As early as two years old, girls are outstripping boys as conversationalists. Girls learn more quickly and for the first few years they have a considerably wider vocabulary. This could be, according to recent research, because there is a natural gift for speech in girls’ genes.

II. In the study, parents were asked to note down which words from a list of 100 their children could use by the age of two. Boys used on average 44 of the words and girls used 52. But as children get older the gap grows smaller and in late childhood there is no statistically significant difference.

III. The findings have led scientists to question what the specific influences are on early language development. The answer it seems could be in the genes. The way genes work for language development is different in boys and girls. One theory is that language development is triggered by hormones, which are genetically programmed to boost

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